RESIDENTS of a seaside town have called for action over the “alarming” erosion of a cliff, which they claim leaves them vulnerable.

They say landslips in Sidmouth mean the rock-face is crumbling much faster than predicted, posing a potential danger to properties above.

Councillor Stuart Hughes said that six metres (20ft) of rock-face had been lost over recent years, and said the erosion had already reached a level not anticipated until 2011. (more…)